Streaky-breasted Flufftail vs Buff-spotted Flufftail
Sarothrura boehmi compared with Sarothrura elegans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Streaky-breasted Flufftail | Buff-spotted Flufftail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Sarothrura boehmi | Sarothrura elegans |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Sarothruridae | Sarothruridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 16.6 cm (6.5 in) | 17.0 cm (6.7 in) |
| Weight | 32.25 g (1.14 oz) | 49.5 g (1.75 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 3-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Streaky-breasted Flufftail only
Buff-spotted Flufftail only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Streaky-breasted Flufftail
Least Concern
Buff-spotted Flufftail
About These Birds
Streaky-breasted Flufftail
Streaky-breasted Flufftail (Sarothrura boehmi), 14 cm. Small rail with streaky brown-and-buff plumage; male has a rufous crown. Found in seasonally flooded grassland and swamps of the Congo Basin and East Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern; poorly known due to cryptic habits.
Buff-spotted Flufftail
Buff-spotted Flufftail (Sarothrura elegans), 14 cm. Male dark with buff spots on breast and wings; female brown. Inhabits dense undergrowth of Afromontane and lowland forest across sub-Saharan Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern; fairly widespread but rarely seen.